Support for XL-1s+mini35
 

Hi, I am in need of a support system like the FlowPod for an XL-1s with a mini35 adaptor. I don't know how much the adaptor weighs, but the lens I will probably be using it with is about 3lbs.

I cannot spend thousands of dollars either. Any suggestions?

This is one of many remote pan & tilt heads used for security and surveilance cameras.

You may find it vbery useful, but there are too many limitations to be generally useful. Pans & tilts start & stop abruptly, and, unless your camea features a wireless remote, there is no way to control the camera & lens if you are not at the camera. You will also need to have a fairly large monitor in order to see your framing.

BEC DVCAM Bracket
 

Anyone using this http://www.thebecgroup.com/frameset2.asp?MAIN=brk with the GL2? I've been trying to clean up my install and make my system more compact and less top heavy since I have a dual shoe adapter with a light and boom mic.

I've seen this device and note that there is also a mic mount on the inside, just curious to know if anyone is actually using. I did a quick search on the board and only found a couple of hits but not a feedback report which is really what I need before I plunk down 160 bucks for each of my 2 cams....

thanks
miguel

PD150 on a Steadicam JR?
 

Hi all,
I've recently started to use my PD150 on a Steadicam JR with the weight kit but it is barely balanced and I've tried all I can to get it right. Any suggestions for setting up or is the camera just too heavy? if so any recommendations for other systems such as the Magiqcam? My budget is tight as I have only just bought the Steadicam.
Thanks
Nick

Re: PD150 on a Steadicam JR?
 

<<<-- Originally posted by Nick Handley : Hi all,
I've recently started to use my PD150 on a Steadicam JR with the weight kit but it is barely >>>

Try this:

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Lot/7385/

Great information there and some nice tips.

AT835b and VX2100
 

I am condsidering the AT835b for use on my VX2100. I read a post that said the 835 was not hot enough for the VX2000. I also read the the audio was improved on the 2100. Does anyone know if the 835 would be a good match with the 2100, without any additional amplification. I plan to use an XLR to mini adapter.

If it is not a good match, please make other recommendations.

If it would work, what is the best mount for a reasonable sum of money?

Thanks

My Shotgun Microphone mount, help...
 

Hello,
I have a GL2 and I have a shotgun microphone that I use on it's hotshoe. I want to know where I can find an "L" bracket that will fit in the hotshoe, so that the shotgun os to the left of the camera, so it's easier to hold the camcorder. I found this picture on here in a different forum...

here is a copy and paste of the bracket i want to find:

http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v137/robind-r/XM2_with_Arri_matte_box.jpg

See that bracket he has for the microphone. where can I buy one? Im in Connecticut.....

Please give me some suggestions, ive searched all the sights can't find anything.

By the way, this is My GL2.
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v287/kevingalliford/DSC00001.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v287/kevingalliford/DSC00002.jpg

Shotgun mic holder
 

anyone out there fabricating a mic holder for the Ikegami HL-DV7W?
I would love to mount my Sunn me 66 on my cam.
thoughts?

BALANCE? Mini35, DVRig, DVX100.
 

Does anybody have any experience using A DVX100 with the Mini35 and zeiss 35mm primes and Panavision lightweight zooms Supported by the DV Rig Pro?

I know these lenses, seen pictures of the DVX/Mini35 hybrid and it looks great. Well, if you could get that operating comfortably off a DVRig Pro...well...fantasy.

Anybody tried it?

Anybody succeed?

Interesting package, Ronan. I'm personally not a huge fan of the PV LW zooms for 35mm, other than their weight--they are a bit susceptible to flaring and not as sharp as other PV lenses, and at a minimum ap of T2.8, will limit how shallow you can get the depth of field. But as you said, you are familiar with the lenses so this may not be news.

The thing I wonder is if the package when mounted on the DVRig Pro will throw the rear viewfinder back too far. I have found that the flip out screen is uncomfortable unless it is a certain distance away from the eyes also. Viewing with the Mini35 in handheld mode is a big issue. I'm going to be modifying my FU1000 XL1 B&W viewfinder to use with the DVX/Mini35 setup shortly, for just this reason (and for critical focusing, not easily obtainable with the supplied LCD finders).

Aaton/Canon adaptor
 

Hi

I have a Canon 8-64 super 16 zoom and an Aungenieux 10-150 that arent being used so maybe I will adapt one or both to the XL2. Should be good for telephoto work at least.

Both have Aaton mounts.
Anyone know where I can have an adaptor made up, or buy one, from Aaton to Canon.

Thanks
Geoffrey

Shoot an e-mail to Christine at ZGC as they deal with a number of adapters and would probably be able to answer your question.

PD150 camera support rig? "IN THIS WORLD"
 

i was just watching the DVD extras for m. winterbottom's "in this world" and spotted the cool (durable/tough) looking carry/mount rig they used for their sony PD-150 dv unit. it mounts the audio gear up top and has a nice foam hand grip. anybody familiar with this set-up? thanks!

Portable copy stand?
 

Is there such a thing as a copy stand that can support a camcorder but is light enough to cart around and set up on location? I am looking for a good way to copy client photos with my PD170 at the client site. Currently I shoot the photos handheld or from my tripod, and am looking for a way that produces better results.

Yes, there are light, easy to assemble copy stands. Start at about $125 and go up. I've got a really nice Olympus stand that does this. I also have a Nikon stand that is OK for the task. Nikon used to make on that mounted on it's carrying box. Don't know if they still make it but it was very expensive.

There is at least one tripod that will do this. Plus any number that can have the center post reversed so the camera can hang between the legs of the tripod. The only problem with this approach is that the legs may cast shadows you don't want.

My homebuilt Varizoom Flowpod
 

Here is a link to some pics of my stabilizer
http://steadycam.fotopages.com/

Hi Sam,

Great job! I love it when people stick it to the Hollywood Man.

dan
www.DVcameraRigs.com

User friendly support
 

Even if this question seems to be repeating similar ones, I did a search on what was available over this matter and not much came out.

What I want to know is which stabilizer support, be it wrist supported, body supported or elastic supported, is more user friendly.

That is which allows a quicker learning for going out and doing something like a "one man show".

A friend of mine made this question to me, as he is planning on a job where it's quite likely it will be him only. So he thought of a stabilizing system that he can perhaps lay down on a bench when the interviewed person sists down, then can be picked up again and follow the subject around.

The ones I have been reading mostly of here are the Glidecam 2000 and the Varizoom Flowpod.

But I have also seen systems like the Marzpack, that seem easier to setup but also seem a bit more "obtrusive", as they park in front of the camera-person. Which might be a bit "threatening" to the person up front, if you know what I mean.

OTOS, simpler systems like the Steadicam Jr do not seem to be planned to "sit down and watch", and to help on the move situations.

Any suggestions on which way to go?


Carlos

flying a rig laying down. can you do that?

ed

Making the $14 Steadicam
 

Well it ended up being a $23 steadicam but it will be worth it. A buddy and I picked up all of the parts at True Value and the weight at Walmart. I still haven't drilled the holes into the end caps. I will post pics and video when I am done. For those of you who dont know what I am talking about.

http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/steadycam/

-alex

Worth $20?
 

I just picked this up off ebay.

http://ourworld.cs.com/G%20MO%20314/IMGA0004.jpg
http://ourworld.cs.com/G%20MO%20314/IMGA0005.jpg
http://ourworld.cs.com/G%20MO%20314/IMGA0006.jpg
http://ourworld.cs.com/G%20MO%20314/IMGA0007.jpg

This was at a local auction house so I didn't have to pay $30 shipping. I've tried to reseach the company to no avail. Anyone know anything about it?
I can't wait to build my crane. :D

Good Lord! Of course it's worth $20 bucks. That looks like a little O'Connor fluid head on there. Plenty good enough to hold a DV camera. Good luck on the crane!

Dan
www.DVcameraRigs.com

ben wilson design
 

check out these 3 camera rigs from ben wilson design , i love the inflatable one...

it flash chose option 2 on teh second row

http://www.benwilsondesign.co.uk/

Quick-release adaptor?
 

I stumbled across a Bogen 3126 head. It's surprisingly smooth, but lacks a quick-release plate. My question is...Is there such thing as a quick-release adaptor I could attach to the head?

Many choices...

The inexpensive one : Bogen 3299 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=149686&is=REG

A better one: Bogen 3273 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ku=5566&is=REG

You could also consider the Manfrotto 577 adapter (but pricier):
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=241139&is=REG

FS-4 v. DSR-11
 

for the price of an FS-4, i can avoid the $1684 purchase price (from B&H) of a deck altogether. or can i?

for those of you working with the FS-4, does this logic make any sense? do you use it enough and is it flexible enough to eliminate the deck.

i shoot a lot of nature doc footage and outdoor adrenaline sports (climbers, kayakers, skiers runners, etc) with a GL2 and try to travel fairly fast and light--is it light enough and handy enough for this type of usage?

I think you are in the wrong forum.

All aboard, next stop "Direct-to-Disk (Tapeless) Recording Solutions"...

EFP demo clip?
 

Chaz (pardon the familiarity) in particular, I remember downloading a clip a year or so ago, I think it was Ted and Jerry demonstrating the EFP, it was only a quick clip, the start section of the tape. I’ve had a quick look through the board with no luck; can anyone point me in the right direction…anyone know what I’m rambling on about…?

Just thought I’d do a bit more research before I go ahead and take the plunge buying my own rig.

Cheers,

Glidecam 2000 Battery Charger
 

We are missing the charger for the Marshall Monitor from our Glidecam. The specs state 12v DC, 500ma. We have a variety of other chargers and are wondering if any others will work.

Any thoughts?

12V 500ma is a generic specification.
That means there is a converter somewhere in your monitor, charging the batteries. If you provide 12V , at least 500mA with another power supply, there is no reason to have problems.

Smith Victor "Propod"...you get what you pay for?
 

I was looking for a tripod to handle my 19-21 lb setup. I wanted a fluid head.

I was originally looking at a Manfrotto/Bogen 516 Pro head and 3246 legs for $706.95 at bhphoto. I believe this was the least expensive M/B setup that handles 20+lbs and hit 70+ inches without the column.

Then I saw something I couldn't believe...a Smith Victor Propod V Aluminum 2-stage Tripod with Pro-5 2-way fluid head that could support 25lbs...$188.95.


I compared the specs. They are very comparable. The SV actually does a +/-90 degree tilt which I needed for a special effect in one shot (the M/B does +60/-90).

The biggest difference I see is that the SV weighs in at 9 lbs where the M/B is 13.6 lbs...that might be telling. Also, I've never seen SV before and I have had a chance to play around with M/B fluid heads.

Does anyone know anything about these SV "propods?"

The link is:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=329000&is=REG

The link for the M/B is:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=191749&is=REG

Thanks for any input.

Kelly

Kelly, my experience has shown that you get what you pay for. Depending what you use these support systems for, you will probably find them lacking for doing much in the way of panning and tilting while zoomed in greatly.

Jay

New Pag Orbiter
 

I curently own a DvRig Pro, and love it.

The other day I was looking for some information on the Paglight C6 lighting system and went to their website, when I got there I saw an add for their new stableizer system, the Orbiter.
I don't know about you, but it looks alot like the DvRig to me, what do you all think?
Any feedback or comments on it?

http://paguk.com/orbitor.htm

Michael
LVProductions

backdrops, green screens, etc.
 

I was wonder what the best portable backdrops were for a reasonable price? Any suggestions?
thanks

Do a search online for green screen or chroma key and you'll find more than you know what to do with.

Jay

Fixed Pan & Tilt
 

Got a question about the tripods that are made for most of the lighter weight DV cameras. I am seeing that most of them that are under $1000, the drag for pan & tilt are fixed. So does this mean there is no way to fine tune these settings? $599 is a lot to spend on a tripod for a DV camera and I'm just surprised that companies like Cartoni and Miller leave this option out at this price.

Well that is indeed the case with the Miller DS-5. The DS-10 adds these features but of course it costs more. My inexpensive Manfrotto 501 has adjustable pan and tilt, but the action is nowhere near as smooth as the DS-5.

Homebuilt Forearm Brace
 

Hi! I'm brand spankin new to these forums, and stabilizer stuff in general. Fourth year student up in Canada, about to start production on my grad film.

I've built myself a Glidecam style stabilizer for an XL2, and unfortunately it seems that its right on par with the Glidecam 4000 reviews as far as being virtually impossible to use without an arm brace.

Therefore!

I am wondering if anyone has any links to designs for homebuilt forearm braces? I'm assuming the basic idea is simply the gimble grip is attached to a rigid object that runs along the under part of your arm, which basically hangs/is secured from/to your arm by a fabric mesh. That said, I'm pretty sure there would be some finicky little details that somebody has probably already sorted out?

Any tips/links/philisophical direction/guidance/enlightenment would be supermuchappreciated!

Thanks!

I know some have found at least modest relief by purchasing a wrist brace from a well stocked drug store or sports store. Get the beefy kind with the plastic splints built in as opposed to the plain elastic wraps.

bottom loading tripod adapter
 

Does anyone have any experience with this tripod adapter?
http://www.tripodadaptor.com/about.htm

I have an HC1 and I wanted to know if it'll be sturdy with this between the camera and the tripod

I also heard the Samsung SCD5000 comes with a tripod adapter that might work on bottom loading cameras. Anyone have any experience with that or any other adapters?

thanks
min